Want to reclaim overpaid revision interest from your ex?

Questioner

According to the agreement, I am obliged to share the payment of an annuity policy with my ex-partner. This payment does not take into account the additional assessment of the revision interest. Since the policy is fully in my name, I also receive the tax assessment on the revision interest to be paid. This has now been paid. I want to reclaim half of this amount including other costs from my ex-partner. After several times of contact (both verbal and written) with her and her current partner, this gives no result. I keep getting the reference of the additional income tax that they owe, while this does not apply to the revision interest to be paid. What are the options for recovering half of the paid revision interest for the annuity policy payment received by her share? After asking this question several times, I would like to receive a quick answer from you. The other party now thinks they can get away with it, because it takes so long and I have not heard from me for months due to a lack of legal information.

Lawyer

In a divorce, there is usually a separation agreement or court order that determines who must pay which debts. This document should determine who must pay the additional tax assessment. If these agreements have not been complied with after the divorce, you can hold your ex-partner accountable. In that case, it may be wise to seek legal assistance. A lawyer can assist you in any proceedings to demand compliance with the agreements. If the tax assessment relates to a joint period of income, it is also possible that the Tax Authorities recover this assessment from both partners. This is called joint and several liability. You are then both liable for the whole and the Tax Authorities can choose to recover the entire assessment from one of you. If you have already paid half of the assessment, you can ask your ex-partner to contribute her share. If your ex-partner refuses to contribute, you could start legal proceedings to recover this amount. These are broad guidelines and the exact steps you may take will depend on your specific situation, so I recommend that you contact a lawyer or legal advisor for detailed advice.